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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest state and local news updates from Tuesday, March 23. Governor Roy Cooper announces eased capacity restrictions across North Carolina, citing recent coronavirus trends and vaccine efforts. The local school districts approve calendar changes to implement Plan A instruction models in April. Carrboro clears the way for the ArtsCenter to build at its new location off Jones Ferry Road. And a community member wins big on Jeopardy!

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell catches you up on the latest local news, from the weekend and from Monday, March 22. Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools begins its hybrid learning model, bringing some students back to classrooms for the first time in more than a year. A local food hub celebrates its one-year anniversary but has long-term plans. And both UNC basketball programs suffer losses in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell wraps up the week with the latest news from around the community on Friday, March 19. Northern Orange County is assessing damage after a brief tornado touchdown. Most college students are confirmed as eligible in Group 4. The Orange County government dedicates a new building to a racial barrier-breaker. And the NCAA Tournament tips off!

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell has the latest local news stories on Thursday, March 18, including updates on the inclement weather forecasted for the community. Plus: surveys of Raleigh-Durham International Airport users indicate vaccines will help boost travel. The Chapel Hill Public Library earns a finalist spot for a national award. And a UNC student recently made some mushroom history.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell fills you in on the top stories from the Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Orange and Chatham County community on Wednesday, March 17. North Carolina’s COVID-19 trends continue to decline, as Group 4 begins eligibility and Governor Roy Cooper touts vaccination data. The UNC community condemns recent violence against Asian Americans in the wake of a tragedy in Atlanta. Plus: the community prepares for inclement weather on Thursday and Chapel Hill Transit celebrates its staff.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell catches you up on local news stories from Tuesday, March 16. A suspect is charged in a long-standing hit and run case in Chapel Hill. The 1200 MLK controversy is leading to renewed conversations around affordable housing in our community. Plus: the UNC women’s basketball program is dancing once again and the ACC Network recognizes some Carolina Athletics icons.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest news from around our community and North Carolina from the weekend on Monday, March 15. A former Chapel Hill business owner is charged for assaulting a U.S. Capitol officer during the January 6 insurrection attempt. Key COVID-19 trends in North Carolina continue to decrease amid the recent push for vaccines. And the local NAACP branch holds a vigil on a sobering one-year anniversary.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the stories you need to know heading into your weekend on Friday, March 12. The Orange County government meets with the City of Mebane to talk long-term economic development opportunities. The state government passes a law to require in-person instruction for elementary schoolers. And the Tar Heels road in the ACC Tournament continues against Florida State, while Virginia’s comes to an abrupt end.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell has the latest news you need to know from around our community and state on Thursday, March 11. Governor Roy Cooper announces when Group 4 will begin its eligibility for COVID-19 vaccines. The Chapel Hill Town Council approves a controversial rezoning request while aiming to protect the lives of mobile home residents. And recent data shows children’s mental health amid the pandemic is being severely tested.

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97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell fills you in on the latest from around the community on Wednesday, March 10. Orange County Sheriff’s Office seeks help finding a missing teenager. The state government issues new guidance on in-person instruction for elementary school students. And the U.S. Census Bureau reveals data showing how the pandemic has affected Americans mental health.

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